Sicily. Syracuse. Gelon I (485-478 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 485-478 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣION. Diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing necklace; four dolphins around. HGC 2 1306; Boehringer 153 (O105/R68); SNG ANS -; cf. 41. 17.48 g. 24.50 mm. Choice example of this archaic issue. Lovely old cabinet tone, underlying luster. Minor roughness on reverse surfaces. Good VF.
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